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Festival of Lights
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Atlanta invites you, your friends and family to celebrate Diwali with us this season!
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What is Diwali?
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, Celebrated by members of the Indian community and people around the world.
This multi-day festival spans several days before and after the official Diwali date, symbolizing the spiritual triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
People of all ages, from diverse backgrounds come together for prayer, celebration and activities including lighting flame lamps, presenting a grand annakut or food display to God, and enjoying a Diwali Cultural Program featuring Music, Dance, Lights, and Fireworks.
This multi-day festival spans several days before and after the official Diwali date, symbolizing the spiritual triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
People of all ages, from diverse backgrounds come together for prayer, celebration and activities including lighting flame lamps, presenting a grand annakut or food display to God, and enjoying a Diwali Cultural Program featuring Music, Dance, Lights, and Fireworks.
Welcome to Atlanta's Diwali Celebration
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir invites you, your friends and family to celebrate the Festival of Lights with us this season!
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by members of the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain faiths. Diwali is a multi day festival and the celebrations and festivities span multiple days before and after the official date of Diwali. It is a time of renewal and signifies the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance within. Activities include the festival of lights and the lighting of flame lamps, a grand annakut or food display offered to God, people from all walks of life praying and celebrating together, and a Diwali Light and Sound show enjoyed by people of all ages that truly brings the entire community together.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Dhan Teras Pujan
On this day, people worship the goddess of wealth, Lakshmījī, and physical currency to purify their earnings, and to gain the intellect to use it wisely.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Kali Chaudas
Hanuman Pujan
On the day of Kali Chaudas, devotees offer prayers and pujan to Hanumanji, seeking to dispel inauspiciousness and protect us from negative thoughts and actions.
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Diwali
Chopda Pujan
The Festival of Lights
Where tradition meets prosperity. Don't miss out on this auspicious event with your family!
Starts 7:30 PM
Where tradition meets prosperity. Don't miss out on this auspicious event with your family!
Starts 7:30 PM
Friday, November 1, 2024
Cultural Program & Fireworks
A celebration of lights
Experience the excitement of the Festival of Lights at this year’s music and dance-filled Cultural Program, culminating in a grand finale Fireworks and Lights Show!
Murti Darshan opens at 11:30 AM
Seating will begin at 6:30 PM
Program will begin at 7:00 PM
Experience the excitement of the Festival of Lights at this year’s music and dance-filled Cultural Program, culminating in a grand finale Fireworks and Lights Show!
Murti Darshan opens at 11:30 AM
Seating will begin at 6:30 PM
Program will begin at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 2, 2024
New Year & Annakut Celebration
A celebration of new beginnings
Join us for Annakut, a joyous festival where we express our gratitude by offering a bountiful array of vegetarian dishes to God.
12:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for Annakut, a joyous festival where we express our gratitude by offering a bountiful array of vegetarian dishes to God.
12:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Kids' Diwali Celebration
The Festival of Lights
A time to be with family, celebrate the upcoming new year, and understand the true significance of Diwali. Join Kids Diwali Celebration for fun and activities suitable for the entire family.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A time to be with family, celebrate the upcoming new year, and understand the true significance of Diwali. Join Kids Diwali Celebration for fun and activities suitable for the entire family.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, October 26
Kid's Diwali Celebration
The Festival of Lights
A time to be with family, celebrate the upcoming new year, and understand the true significance of Diwali. This Diwali, join us on the day itself for fun and activities suitable for the entire family.
11:00AM Onwards
11:00AM Onwards
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Chopda & Vidhya Pujan
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Family Activities & Kids Zone
6:30 PM | Maha Arti & Fireworks Show
11:00 AM | Shayona Food Court Opens
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Family Activities & Kids Zone
6:30 PM | Maha Arti & Fireworks Show
11:00 AM | Shayona Food Court Opens
Saturday, November 2
Grand Annakut Darshan
A celebration of new beginnings
Come experience Annakut, a joyful festival where we celebrate gratitude by offering a mountain of vegetarian food to God.
12:30PM-8:00PM
12:30PM-8:00PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Chopda & Vidhya Pujan
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Family Activities & Kids Zone
6:30 PM | Maha Arti & Fireworks Show
11:00 AM | Shayona Food Court Opens
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Family Activities & Kids Zone
6:30 PM | Maha Arti & Fireworks Show
11:00 AM | Shayona Food Court Opens
Welcome!
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir invites you, your friends and family to celebrate the Festival of Lights with us this season!
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is the most widely celebrated Indian festival. Diwali signifies the victory of good over evil and is not only a Hindu festival as it is celebrated by all Indians.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
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REGISTER HERE
Friday, November 10, 2023
Dhanteras
A celebration of fortune, prosperity and values
A family celebration at home where families offer prayers to Shri Laxmiji.
View the auspicious pujan timings on the document linked here and below
Morning | 7:05 AM - 11:02 AM
Afternoon | 12:21 PM - 1:40 PM
Evening | 9:00 PM - 10:41 PMlinked here
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Kali Chaudas
A celebration of knowledge and freedom from fear
On the day of Kali Chaudas, devotees pray and ofter pujan to Hanumanji to remove inauspiciousness and shield us from negative thoughts and actions.
If you would like to participate in singing shlokas on this day, please register on the 'Diwali Event Registration'
9:00 AM onwards | Hanuman Pujan
5:00 PM | Light & Sound Show Every 30 Minutes
3:00 PM | Shayona Food Court Opens
**All times are subject to change
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Diwali
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time to be with family, celebrate the upcoming new year, and understand the true significance of Diwali. This Diwali, join us on the day itself for fun and activities suitable for the entire family.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Chopda & Vidhya Pujan
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Family Activities & Kids Zone
6:30 PM | Maha Arti & Fireworks Show
11:00 AM | Shayona Food Court Opens
**All times are subject to change
Monday, November 13, 2023
Annakut
A celebration of new beginnings
Come experience Annakut, a joyful festival where we celebrate gratitude by offering a mountain of vegetarian food to God.
7:00 AM | New Year Arti
1:00 PM | Annakut Darshan
8:00 PM | Darshan Closes
11:00 AM | Shayona Food Court Opens
**All times are subject to change
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Important Information
Parking on campus is limited and availability will be determined on a priority basis, with priority given to those who arrive earlier. Once the parking lots are full, we will be unable to accommodate additional vehicles entering the campus, except in cases of drop-off.
Off-site parking is located at:
Lions Club Park
5500 Rockbridge Cir NW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Shuttle service to and from off-site parking will be provided. Shuttles from off-site parking will end at 7:30 PM.
On Sunday, November 12, please proceed directly to off-site parking if you plan to arrive after 5:30 PM.
**There will be NO offsite parking on Saturday, November 11
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Site Map Coming Soon...
Join us in spreading light this Diwali by participating in our 5-day Can Food Drive!
Non-perishable vegetarian items only
As we celebrate, let us extend our compassion by helping those in need. Your contributions can make a significant difference in our community.From October 26 to November 2, we invite you to donate canned food items that will be distributed to local families. Together, we can share the joy of Diwali and brighten the lives of those who need it most.
